S5 E13 A Beautiful Pair 1792 Small Batch Bourbon with a San Cristobal Elegancia Cigar #cigarsdaily

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Sticks-n-Stonez

Brent Elrod

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Sticks-n-Stonez is a weekly podcast that pairs fine cigars with premium spirits. Each week a premium hand rolled cigar is paired with just the right spirit to enhance the palate and profile of each offering. During the episode Brent, the host, will share details about each offering and then present his opinion on the visual aspects, nose, and palate of the cigar and spirit and detail his opinion and rating of the pairing. He will also sprinkle in some of his own offbrand humor. Between each episode you can catch Brent on Instagram at @sticksnstonez1. The show's Insta account is approaching 20,000 followers so you should really jump in now.

Brent is a retired combat veteran with deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. He picked up cigars while deployed to Baghdad, Iraq, in 2004 and has been developing his nose and palate ever since. With two decades of experience in cigars and 3 decades in fine spirits his senses are acutely tuned to provide the best possible advice.

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S5 E13 A Beautiful Pair 1792 Small Batch Bourbon with a San Cristobal Elegancia Cigar #cigarsdaily

Sticks-n-Stonez

54 minutes

1 month ago

S5 E13 A Beautiful Pair 1792 Small Batch Bourbon with a San Cristobal Elegancia Cigar #cigarsdaily

When craftsmanship meets balance, the result can be unforgettable. Pairing 1792 Small Batch Bourbon with a San Cristobal Elegancia cigar is one of those rare experiences where spice and cream harmonize beautifully. The bourbon’s high-rye backbone and sweet oak depth meet the cigar’s silky Connecticut wrapper and Nicaraguan richness, creating a refined yet accessible journey for the senses—perfect for slow sips, smooth draws, and discovering subtle layers with every moment.

1792 Small Batch Bourbon & San Cristobal Elegancia Cigar

A refined, balanced pairing of spice and cream.

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🥃 1792 Small Batch Bourbon
• Distillery & Style: Barton 1792, Bardstown KY; high-rye small batch bourbon.
• Appearance: Deep amber with copper highlights.
• Nose (Aromas):
• Caramelized sugar and vanilla bean
• Baking spice, nutmeg, and a hint of orange zest
• Toasted oak and rye spice undertone
• Palate:
• Caramel, toffee, and cinnamon on entry
• Dark fruit (plum, dried cherry) with black pepper mid-palate
• Oak, nutmeg, and char rounding out the body
• Finish: Long, dry, and warming with lingering vanilla, tobacco, and cocoa powder.

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🚬 San Cristobal Elegancia Cigar
• Origin & Construction: Handcrafted by the García family in Nicaragua; Ecuadorian Connecticut wrapper over Nicaraguan binder and fillers.
• Appearance: Silky golden-brown wrapper with minimal veins.
• Pre-Light Aroma:
• Sweet hay, fresh cedar, cream
• Buttered toast and a faint floral note
• Cold Draw Notes:
• Cream, almonds, and light baking spice
• Subtle honey sweetness with a touch of citrus zest
• Burn & Draw: Even burn, sturdy white ash, silky mouthfeel.
• Flavor Progression:
• First Third: Smooth cream, toasted nuts, gentle white pepper
• Midpoint: Vanilla, soft cedar, faint leather
• Final Third: Light cocoa and gentle earthy tones, still creamy.

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🥃 + 🚬 The Pairing Experience
• Bourbon’s sweetness lifts the cigar’s creamy opening notes.
• Rye spice from 1792 complements Elegancia’s gentle white pepper.
• Mid-palate oak and dark fruit echo the cigar’s cedar and nutty tones.
• Finish: spiced caramel from the bourbon meets cream and toasted nuts from the cigar; neither dominates, both enhance.

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⭐ Final Thoughts
• Profile Match: Bold small-batch bourbon with a mild-to-medium cigar.
• Best For: Sippers who appreciate balance and nuance rather than pure strength.
• Tip: Take slow sips, gentle retrohales; the layers reveal themselves gr

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